About the Author
Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio, and is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond: The Shabbat Experience Step-By-Step," "Remember My Soul - What to do in Memory of a Loved One," and co-author of "Gossip: 10 Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul." She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel, including featured talks at Yale, Brown and Penn. She lives in the Washington D.C. area, with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik. Lori is the Founder of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings over 1,000 women to Israel each year from ten different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage. She is the busy mother of five children, ages 24 to 14; and her son, Zev, just finished serving as a sharpshooter in the IDF. Her weekly video blog, "Lori Almost Live" is a popular feature on aish.com, viewed by over 50,000 people each month.
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by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Putting God into the equation.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
The most common challenge we have with our spouse.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
When a kippah-clad doctor stepped forward to rescue a passenger.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We need to learn how to get out of ourselves.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Having the guts to stand up to social pressure.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We were so excited when our father came home.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Screaming and yelling is not the Jewish way.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
A major celebration is in the works. And it’s not too late for you to participate.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
No hablo Español!
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Holding on to the clarity after Sinai.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Now that my kids are grown, I have a greater appreciation of the day.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We're all Jewish ambassadors. So watch what you say and do.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
The woman sanctifies space and sets the tone in the home.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We forget how blessed we really are.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
A Jew can never have too many passports.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What would you take with you?
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We sing the song, but do we mean it?
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One step is for everyone to stop making sweeping generalizations.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
It's good to laugh at ourselves.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
On the occasion of Rabbi Weinberg's yahrzeit, help dedicate a new sefer Torah in his name.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Am I dressed too casual?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Sometimes a little formality is a good thing.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
The best way to get the pulse of the nation.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Make the time to give of yourselves.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What message do we give our children when we say, "Life isn't fair"?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Have you ever met an old soul?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
The aborted pr campaign is unfortunate in so many ways.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Using the day for introspection.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Are you prepared to give your life for Judaism?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Does time count as tzedakah?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Think you're in the wrong place? Think again.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
It's up to all of us to take responsibility for the Jewish people.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We can all reach out to our fellow Jews.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
The Jewish middle class is disappearing.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Who are you going to personally thank this year?
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Why this is my favorite holiday.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Why we're really celebrating.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Bringing the power of the day into the rest of your life.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Everything we say to our kids goes in, and one day they're going to access it.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
How many rooms do you really need in your house?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Torah has practical wisdom for every aspect of life.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Don't expect your kids to be the same.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
And now you can order your own band!
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
How to rectify senseless hatred.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Appreciating the consequences of our decisions.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
We all have moments that change everything. What's yours?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
How does your community influence you?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Why it's worth putting in the effort.